Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest in Preble County

PREBLE COUNTY — A Richmond, Ind. woman is facing drug charges after a traffic stop led to her arrest.

A deputy stopped a vehicle in the 1300 block of North Barron St. for a traffic violation, according to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators requested a K-9 unit from the Camden Police Department to respond to the scene.

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Deputies said they K-9 alerted them to the vehicle, leading to a probable cause search.

During the search, deputies found nearly 2 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, multiple syringes, a digital scale and distribution baggies.

Following the search, deputies arrested Heather Parks, 35. During the booking process, deputies said they found approximately 2 grams of suspected Fentanyl in her procession.

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Parks was charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto grounds of a Government Facility, Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments and Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Parks’ cash bond was set at $10,085. She remains in the Preble County Jail.

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